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Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D810
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D850 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D850 was launched 3 years after the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D850 scores against the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 D850 DP2 Quattro 
RevealedAugust 2017February 2014More modern by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k920kSharper display (+1439k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Nikon D850

 DP2 Quattro D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 D850 DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D850 features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D850 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and DP2 Quattro is 54 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D850 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D850 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D850 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D850 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
66
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,015g)
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (1,840 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
48
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
65
great battery power (1,840 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (1,840 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
30
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,015g)
9
no video
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Nikon D850 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Nikon D850Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D850 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-08-24 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 153 9
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,359 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2660 not tested
Other
Battery life 1840 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD -
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $2,997 $931